40 CFR Appendix M to Subpart G of Part 82
Unacceptable Substitutes Listed in the September 30, 2004 Final Rule, Effective November 29, 2004
June 9, 2020
CFR

Foam Blowing—Unacceptable Substitutes

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End-use Substitute Decision Comments
All foam end-uses:
—rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate laminated boardstock
—rigid polyurethane appliance
—rigid polyurethane spray and commercial refrigeration, and sandwich panels
HCFC-141b Unacceptable Closed cell foam products and products containing closed cell foams manufactured with this substitute on or before December 1, 2017 may be used after that date Alternatives exist with lower or zero-ODP.
—rigid polyurethane slabstock and other foams
—polystyrene extruded insulation boardstock and billet
—phenolic insulation board and bunstock
—flexible polyurethane
—polystyrene extruded sheet
—Except for:1
—space vehicle
—nuclear
—defense
—research and development for foreign customers

1Exemptions for specific applications are identified in the list of acceptable substitutes, which is available on the SNAP Web site at: https://www.epa.gov/snap/foam-blowing-agents.

[81 FR 86883, Dec. 1, 2016]


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